KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco saw orthopedist Dr. Robert Anderson on Thursday in Charlotte, N.C., for a third opinion on his slow-healing right ankle.
Twins manager Paul Molitor said Anderson expressed more concern over the bone fragment in Nolasco's ankle than other physicians had, but no decisions been made on the next phase of treatment. Anderson is the co-chair of the NFL's foot and ankle committee.
Nolasco has been out since May 31.
BRIEFLY
-- Twins outfielder Shane Robinson, hit on the left elbow by a Johnny Cueto fastball on Wednesday, was expected to be available off the bench as a pinch runner or defensive replacement.